Drew P.
Private tutor in San Diego, CA
Education
University of San Diego (2011 - 2015) - BA, Interdisciplinary Humanities (Minor: Anthropology) Lakewood High School, Colorado (2007-2011) - International Baccalaureate Diploma, National Forensic League Member (Speech and Debate)
Experience
I recently graduated from the University of San Diego where I was able to design my own degree to include studies in fields ranging from Shamanism to the academic study of electronic music. However, my studies have been anchored around a pole of philosophy, my primary focus. Studying philosophy has given me the ability to connect a variety of subjects and opinions through creative and outside of the box analysis. Classes such as Vietnam Wars, Archaeology of the Bible, Philosophy and Freud, Chinese Religions, Psychoanalysis and the Narrative, Ethics of War and Peace, and even Writing Autobiography have all been flowers on the same stem. It is a wholesome and inspiring way to learn, one that is always flowing, and in a way, defies the compartmentalization of today's conventional education experience. Students learn history from a specific textbook in a specific room, then walk down the hall and do the same with literature, or mathematics. The reality is that all the subjects are interconnected and inform each other in amazing ways, and I believe the education system in place could do a much better job of teaching this. A critical part of my education has been investigating these relationships through clever, clear, and effective writing. I wish to be able share these skills with others. Education is the most viable solution we have to the world's most egregious problems. It is the best method to equipping future generations with the tools necessary to overcome their inevitable challenges. Fundamental challenges such as systemic racism, and blind consumerism, things we are constantly struggling with as a species, are overcome by educating humans. I want to be a part of this solution. I tutor as a way of increasing my ability and understanding of the art of teaching, so I can best cope with the future. Through tutoring I learn an enormous amount; it is a fascinating exercise in human interaction and the ability to teach a certain subject increases my understanding of it. Every session is a mutually beneficial meeting, that way my interest and quality effort is assured. I pride myself on my ability to speak clearly and effectively, and will bring that pride to every session. I have pursued outdoor guiding as a way of education, and have gained valuable experience in having a flexible teaching style, and adapting as a teacher to the student. I grew up one of six children, in what seemed like a constant flow of somewhat controlled chaos. Consequently, patience and adaptability have been important values to me from an early age. As has fun, I have developed quite the ability to have fun, and always try to have it; I like to laugh and smile, it feels good. Ultimately that is why I am here, teaching is fun.
Subject Expertise
Essay EditingIB Language A: Language and Literature HLIB History SLIB History HLIB Extended EssayIBHistoryFiction WritingEuropean HistoryEthicsIB Language A: Language and Literature SLEnglishCreative WritingArchaeologyAPAnthropologyAmerican LiteratureAmerican HistoryAdvanced PlacementADHDPhilosophyWritingWorld HistoryWorld CivilizationVocabularyUS HistoryThe Modern WorldReligious StudiesReadingPublic SpeakingADDPersuasive WritingIB World Religions SLIB Theory of KnowledgeIB Social and Cultural Anthropology SLIB Social and Cultural Anthropology HLIB Philosophy SLIB Philosophy HLIB Language A: Literature SLIB Language A: Literature HL1st Grade math3rd Grade Reading3rd Grade math3rd Grade2nd Grade Writing2nd Grade Reading2nd Grade math2nd Grade1st Grade Writing1st Grade Reading3rd Grade Writing1st Grade12th Grade Writing12th Grade Reading12th Grade11th Grade Writing11th Grade Reading11th Grade10th Grade Writing10th Grade Reading6th Grade Writing9th Grade Writing9th Grade Reading9th Grade8th Grade Writing8th Grade Reading8th Grade7th Grade Writing7th Grade Reading7th Grade10th Grade6th Grade Reading6th Grade5th Grade Writing5th Grade Reading5th Grade4th Grade Writing4th Grade Reading4th Grade
Availability
Any day at any time
Can Meet
Up to 25 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
Hiking, Backpacking, skiing/snowboarding, computer music, canoeing, kayaking, soccer, ultimate frisbee, drawing/painting, rock climbing, skating, writing, DJing, reading, going to concerts and dancing, dog loving, going to the zoo
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